While each state may have its own set of rules that can result in slight. Throughout the text of this 2015 edition, each rule. The cifsds is committed to preparing studentathletes for a better tomorrow and to working with students, educators, parents and communities to establish and maintain excellent high school athletic programs that teach values, character and citizenship. A team is allowed one conference per inning while on offense. The cifsouthern section council, the sections legislative body, approved a pitchcount proposal at its meeting wednesday in long beach. If a game is called before completion of the number of innings and conditions as specified in the nfhs rule book, the umpire shall declare the contest a no game. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see 422 during which it attempts to score runs by having its batters become base runners who.
Beginning with the major rules differences in the nfhs rulebook which was originally one short page, i initially expanded this umpiring aid some time ago by adding rule. The national federation of state high school associations has written a set of rules applicable to high school baseball played in the united states. At the end of each half inning, the head coaches will confirm and both team score books will record the pitch count for all. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. It is the official rules book for the cif and will govern all interscholastic baseball competition in the san diego section unless otherwise provided in the green book or this bulletin. Cif rule 500 1044 all california interscholastic federation eligibility rules apply in all games, including practice games, scrimmages, and tournaments. Cif operating principlespursuing victory with honor sm the cif operating principles are the 16 principles of the pursuing victory with honor sm program as.
The following are editorial changes to the playing rules. We are a nonprofit organization located in granada hills, ca. The athletic director that you spoke with was misinformed. The official rules of baseball illustrated is required reading for anyone who wants to know the game welland for the millions of fans who want to know it better. Clarified the compliant type of surface for batting helmets and reaffirmed that batting helmets shall meet the nocsae standard. Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 4 finals will be at, 66ers baseball stadium on saturday, june 6, 2015. The catchers helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. Rule change pivot foot and pitching plate rule 6 art. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records, plus coaching records, collegiate records, conference standings, attendance. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook.
For the set position, the pitcher shall have the ball in either his gloved hand or his pitching hand. It is the official rule book for the cif and will govern all interscholastic basketball competition in the san diego section unless otherwise provided in the green book or this bulletin. New changes in 2015 legion baseball rule book the american. In order to protect young pitchers, cif instituted a rule regulating how much and how often high school pitchers can throw. Already there was a 30outsperweek cap on the workload. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.
Please note carefully the rule book changes from those by which the cif operated during the 2015 16 season. By the book, opposing coaches are supposed to check in with each other. The team will be disqualified and put in last place. To promote the acceptance of the cif operating principles and code of ethics of the california interscholastic federation. The 2015 american legion baseball rule book is currently in the process of being sent to all state department baseball chairmen to distribute to coaches. Divisions 5, 6 and 7 finals will be on saturday, june 6, 2015 at the university of california, riverside baseball stadium.
Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Turner road, suite a, lodi, ca 95240 209 3345900 fax. All playoff games will be conducted using the 2015 national federation baseball rules, except where blue book rulings or this bulletin. Administrative guidelines for cif member schools includes 510 form parent handbook i understanding the transfer eligibility procedure.
New wrestling rules updatenfhs spring sports rules for 2021multi sport patrick mahomesfall section championsover use of athletestoo much, too soon injures young bodies by kay lazar globe staff,september 6, 2019, 8. Cif sections shall adopt the following baseball pitching limitation rule. On defense the coach or a nonplaying assistant coach is allowed three conferences per game and, if there are extra innings, he gets one and only one conference per. In cif competition, no person shall be permitted to participate as an unattached athlete or an unofficial entrant. Recodified, reorganized, and amended for 2015 baseball rules. Official rules books included badminton rule book information 1400. The coefficient of restitution cor shall not exceed. Cif commissioners to address fate of high school spring sports the. For 2015 the obr book was completely revised and reorganized. New high school baseball rules designed to protect pitchers. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches. For purposes of this rule, team sports are designated as the following. Petersburg,fl april 16 26 junior national team orlando, fl.
The cif is limited to facilitating the establishment of these regulations and minimum standards and to the. Pitch counts will be part of new restrictions placed on high school baseball pitchers this coming season. Sep 25, 2014 that being said, this rule, like any other, could be modified by the state association and such modification would need to be reported to the nfhs. Teams can apply to enter the ccs playoffs in the following way. National federation of state high school associations. Indianapolis, in july 18, 2014 beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. Apr 26, 2011 the athletic director that you spoke with was misinformed. Complete the playoff entry form online at if you are a coach and do not have a username and password, please see you athletic director, who can create an account for you. Po box 289, lodi, ca 952410289 po box 289, lodi, ca 952410289. In addition, at the end of this book pages 158160 is a crossreference table that shows each 2017 rule and the corresponding rule number from the 2014 edition and vice versa.
Cif winter championships handbooks and forms january 29, 2020 cif news full story. The rule was changed in 2015, and teams are allowed to film from the bench area. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Items in addition to those listed in the section on rules and regulations as applied to all cif approved sports.
In order to protect young pitchers, cif instituted a rule regulating how much and. No wording or language was changed other than the 2015 amendments. In order to protect young pitchers, cif instituted a rule regulating how. The nfhs has been informed by the ncaa that the bbcor decertification process has been implemented for the marucci cat5 33inch model baseball bat. Before starting his delivery, he shall stand with his entire nonpivot foot in front of a line. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. Apr, 2017 new high school baseball rules designed to protect pitchers.
Please note carefully the rules book changes from those by which the cif. Baseball and softball are different sports under cif rules. A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed ineligible. Deleted the restriction of using video monitoring and replay equipment. About the author david nemec is the author of over twentyfive baseball books and novels. Cif san diego section office cifsds mission statement. New 2015 cif bylaw protective helmet required for all adult base coaches. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat 32 and 33 lengths only should be considered a noncompliant bat and subject to nfhs baseball rules. In addition, at the end of this book pages 158160 is a crossreference table that shows each 2015 rule and the correspon. We hold championship events in 19 sports across three seasons a year fall, winter, spring. Daniel amaral of huntington beach and patrick sandoval of mission viejo were named cif southern baseball players of the year for the 2015 season.
View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics preface cif southern section office administrative and general. We film our own batters so they can watch themselves. Many rules elsewhere in this book apply to softball. The cif southern section council, the sections legislative body, approved a pitchcount. I have updated to current numbers and sections in contrasting color.
Baseball national federation of state high school associations. My daughter wants to play baseball, but her school says cif. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national more. The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material and covered with two strips of white horsehide or two strips of white cowhide tightly stitched together. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball. Jeremiah estrada pitches for palm desert during their win over paso robles, may 20, 2015. Cifss passes rule that will require pitchcounts in baseball. Change in pitching rules for california hs baseball.
The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. This code of rules governs the playing of baseball games by professional. If a batter hits a ball fair or foul while out of the batters box, he shall be called out. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat marucci cat5 33 length should be considered a noncompliant bat and subject to nfhs baseball rules 4b and 741a. The california interscholastic federation cif, permits girls to try out and play on high school baseball teams throughout california and has done so for many years. Rule changes are underlined in this edition of the official baseball rules. My daughter wants to play baseball, but her school says. At halls request, the umpires went to the cif blue book. The spring season of sport and rule 600 which bans participation. Archive baseball rules academy the rules of baseball. Parent handbook ii understanding the transfer eligibility appeal process. Select bracket 2019 baseball 2018 baseball 20162017 cifss ford baseball championship brackets 2016 baseball playoff brackets 2014 final results 20 final results 2012 final results. His pitching hand shall be down at his side or behind his back. The 2015 lions tournament features 6 high school baseball teams.
In this edition comments to the rules are highlighted in a shaded box rather than being printed in smaller typeface as has been the case in past years. Committed to developing studentathletes of character. A defensive team conference is a little more involved because of the pitching position, which changes more often. The cif operating principles are defined as the 16 principles of the pursuing victory with honor sm program adopted by the federated council in november of 1999 see article 112. Clarified the distinction between followthrough interference and backswing interference. California interscholastic federation is contingent upon compliance with the rules and regulations of the organizations constitution and bylaws. Nfhs cctrack jewelry rule 2015 cif northern section. Thirty outs andor three 3 appearances in aany calendar week through the season. Jun 01, 2017 2017 official rules of major league baseball triumph books on. If, after reading and studying its contents, the school administrator has a question regarding any rule, communication should take place immediately with the commissioner at the cifs s office. Transfer eligibility california interscholastic federation.